Everybody is aware of the Cyprus bank crisis that is going on these days. Not only is the Cyprus government and its banking sector involved, but the whole public is also involved, as they have to face a few restrictions on the withdrawal amount. Those having saving bank accounts are expected to lose 60% of their belongings. This is what was known by the finance ministry and banking officials. A large number of deposits were expected to be converted by the banks into bank shares.
The savers are also on the verge of losing a further 22.5% of their savings in case the bank needs capitalization. This percentage amount may vary and the mentioned one is the result of the assessment made by the officials. The exact figure may not be known right now.
It is said that after a period of two weeks, finally the banks were opened on Thursday. However, the transactions that one could make were restricted by the new regulations. One could not withdraw more than 300 Euros from the bank per day. Moreover, as about the restrictions placed on the amount of cash one could take with him abroad, the amount was set to 1000 Euros. A few restrictions on the checks were removed. However, they allowed the loosening of the check restrictions only after they paid an amount of money to government agencies.
Moreover, there are furthermore restrictions placed on what can be taken away from the control of the Cyprus authorities. This includes the northern part of Cyprus, where they have no control. It is said that the restrictions may last for months. Previously, a limit of weeks was set but now, it is said that months could also be possible.
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